Allied advances in Sicily tighten grip near Messina
Allied forces push along the north coast toward Messina and
06 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces push along the north coast toward Messina and
Allied announce that organized Japanese resistance ended at Munda air base in the Solomons. General Vandegrift says sea borne operations against Japan are ready. 1 671 Japanese dead counted. MacArthur reports Munda captured, with action shifting to destroy isolated enemy groups.
Speaker Sam Rayburn says the U S army overseas totals 2,000,000 and the navy will be twice as strong by year end, listing eight strides toward victory. He notes price controls, rationing, and claims record food supplies, ship buildup, aircraft, and U boat victory as proof of progress while urging continued home front support.
John Cain aged 69 apparently took his own life with a shotgun last night at his brother Dean Cain’s home at 454 Perry street Lawrence. An unsigned note cited ill health and domestic worries. Surviving are his widow Armanda Cain two brothers William Jr and Dean two sisters Charline Kosakowski and Carrie Rowlett. Funeral at Rumsey funeral home tomorrow at 2 pm with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
Propaganda Minister Goebbels announced Berlin had been partially evacuated as enemy attacks were anticipated. He cited a Voelkischer Beobachter article and said partial evacuation had already occurred.
In the South Pacific from August 1942 to May 1943 Japanese losses totaled 96 ships sunk 18 probably sunk and 129 damaged with 1802 aircraft destroyed. The United States lost 41 ships sunk and nine damaged with about 450 planes lost. The ten month tally shows carrier and battleship losses for Japan and carriers destroyers cruisers and auxiliaries for both sides.
Lester McCoy of Garden City was elected chairman of the Kansas board of regents succeeding Fred C. Harris who resigned after serving since 1939. The board approved using Lindley Hall at Kansas University to house army services and heard Chancellor Malott explain military programs. Regents planned a postwar Kansas State Student Union Building with up to 300000 in bonds under 1941 law.
Stockholm reports Sweden will halt the transport of German troops across Sweden to and from Norway on August 20 and discontinue Nazi war material movement by August 15. The move follows a weeks of preparedness as Sweden maintains nearly 400000 armed men. Recent Swedish press notes a 250000 German soldiers annual traffic between Germany and Norway via Sweden.
Soviet troops broke through to Belgorod and Orel capturing both cities in a fast advance. The Red Army pressed toward Kharkov and Bryansk with high casualties and German counterattacks while Moscow celebrated what officials called a turning point and a ("six minutes") gun salute ending a long war lull.
Bernard M. Baruch disclosed a joint federal probe into a manpower shortage at a western war plane plant. The inquiry involves War Mobilization and War Production Board leaders including Charles E. Wilson and Paul W. McNutt, addressing reports that workers have left the plant and replacements are hard to find.
Washington reports about 15 million taxpayers face September 15 deadlines to file the first declaration under the pay as you go act. The new four by eight inch form 1040 ES requires six answers, with options for a simplified or full form. farmers have a December 15 extension.
Lloyd L. Boughton associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Kansas was elected commander of Dorsey Liberty post of the American Legion at the annual election last evening. I. W. Hartley was named vice commander Robert E. Learned finance officer Arch Oliver historian Rev. Harold G. Barr chaplain George M. March sergeant at arms Ivan D. Rowe and Vernon Roy were named to the executive committee. Installation set for August 19.
UPI reports 3266 surface craft from battleships to motor torpedo boats supported American landings along 38 miles and British landings along 37 miles. The hospital ship Talmba near a British anchorage was bombed with significant loss of life on day one.
Senator Ball of Minnesota urged the Republican party to counter President Roosevelt's six point veterans plan with a jobs for soldiers program. The report notes the party leadership discussed outdoor recreation and safety measures as part of the overall approach.
Washington says selective service will draft fathers after October 11 if needed while keeping births before September 15 exempt. National HQ warns all states to exhaust non fathers first and align start times for inductions. Calls may be adjusted to ensure simultaneous nationwide initiation and may delay until finalized figures are received.
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration divides duties with Prentiss M. Brown handling general policy and Chester A. Bowles directing operations. A policy committee will be formed to discuss issues, and Brown may be absent while Bowles acts on his behalf with final authority in operations.
A total of 42 Douglas county selectees were sent to the Ft Leavenworth reception center, the largest one day contingent. Thirty white men and 12 colored men were dispatched, with names and addresses listed for the white group and the Lawrence to Leavenworth transfer noted for the colored group.
Senator Wheeler of Montana reports War Manpower Commissioner McNutt refused to delay inducting pre Pearl Harbor fathers beyond October 1. He telegraphed leaders Barkley and McCormack and urged Congress to reconvene to attempt an override. Wheeler backs bills to defer until January 1 or until all single men are drafted.
A midday luncheon at the Hotel Eldridge brought Sunflower Ordnance Works and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce officials together to discuss relations now and post war. Attendees included H. V. Chase of Hercules S.O.W. M. S. Winter and George Hedrick of the chamber, Maj. H. Pruden Jr. S.C.W., Dean Frank Stockton, Prof. Ray Brewster, and F. C. Whipple. The talks were informal and no statements were issued.
Everett Sugarbaker of 908 Indiana was sent to Fort Leavenworth for final physical exams before deployment to a con scientious objectors camp. Classified 4E, he is married and has taught Engineering English at the University of Kansas as a part time instructor for two years.
Washington reports that a Montgomery style beret with a cadet nurse corps emblem will headline a $100 government funded wardrobe for student nurses. The plan includes winter and summer uniforms a topcoat and a reversible raincoat. Tuition living expenses and a $15 monthly stipend accompany the 24 to 36 month training. Six field offices will operate in Washington New York Chicago Kansas City New Orleans and San Francisco.
Four hundred fourteen men arrived at the University of Kansas for ASTPR and ASTP training set to begin August 11. Col. William C. Washington says the 700 Army Specialized Training Reserves quota will be partially filled from regularly enlisted men, with arrivals from Grinnell College and rumored 131 from Louisiana State University. Enrollment begins August 10, with tests and a bloc system for 50 per group. Courses cover math physics chemistry English history geography and military science.
UP Lieutenant Floyd Brake of Downs Kansas received the Air Medal from the Navy Department for meritorious aerial action against Japanese forces near Kiska. His third patrol plane helped counter four enemy fighters December 30 1942 and, January 5 1943, directed bombers to sink an armed freighter despite heavy anti aircraft fire, keeping contact for four hours. He is the son of Claude Brake of Lancaster California.
Navy recruiter J. V. Eliott from Topeka will be in the post office lobby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, interviewing women for WAVES and men for Sea Bees or regular Navy and Naval Reserve. Minimum enlistment age is 17 years.
The stock market index for 60 stocks falls to 49.1 today from 49.5 recorded yesterday. Investors watch for further movement as markets react to broad trading activity.
Kansas may see widely scattered thunderstorms tonight and Saturday forenoon with little change in temperature. Gusty winds and brief showers possible as unsettled conditions persist across the state.
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